Interactive Powerpoint
How can young entrepreneurs pitch a product? Jake and Aaron re-imagine powerpoint as a medium to productively share information asynchronically–when the presenter is not in the same time or place as their audience. They push the boundaries of the powerpoint genre’s visual and verbal conventions by incorporating the sonic dimension of their own voices.
Overprescribing and Abuse of ADHD Medication on College Campuses
Podcasts
Hot dogs are not sandwiches—the most prominent figures in frankfurter fandom confer. Listen to Nico defend his claim as he interweaves personal experience with credible sources and historical facts. This podcast is a creative product of the remediation assignment, in which students can translate their argument from the medium of an academic research paper to a sharp, concise podcast intended for a broader audience.
What are the steps to become a finance major? Listen to Matt explain how his research into the Smeal College of Business allowed him to set academic and professional goals for himself. The goal of this podcast, a product of the remarket assignment, is to reflect on a past assignment, in this case the proposal, and show other students how to complete it.
Videos
Where is the best place for Penn State students to clear their mind? Alyssum walks us through campus, then shows us how Tussey Mountain is a great escape. This video comes from a past iteration of the definition/evaluation assignment that stipulated students use iMovie to convey their argument in 3-5min. It has been used as a resource for first-year instructors to introduce and teach this assignment.
After those dinner-time exams, OrderUp is always available with a friendly user interface that’s easy on the eyes. Rachel uses the possibilities of iMovie landscape to show how OrderUp is a Penn State student’s best friend. This video also comes from a past iteration of the definition/evaluation assignment that stipulated students use iMovie to convey their argument in 3-5min.
Which two brands are deeply rooted in tradition, have been modernized through the times, and give back to their community? Preston acknowledges Penn State is a Nike-sponsored school as he passionately persuades students to keep an open mind about Adidas. This video is based on the remediation assignment from a condensed 6-week summer session of rhetoric and composition for students entering the Smeal College of Business.
Published Student Work
How is money a dictator over Penn State students? George’s definition essay was selected for publication in 35th Volume of Penn Statements, a collection of student writing used in every first-year course.
All projects showcased on this page are posted with student permission. Thanks to all my students for excellent work!